Simdega Population 2026
Simdega has a population of 42,944, making it the #1306 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jharkhand. It is about 296× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,944
Rank in India
#1306
Coordinates
22.62°N, 84.50°E
~443 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
989 km
614 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jharkhand
Cities near Simdega
- Birmitrapur33,442 people · ~36 km away
- Rajgangpur51,362 people · ~47 km away
- Gumlā51,264 people · ~48 km away
- Jashpur Nagar28,301 people · ~48 km away
- Rourkela273,317 people · ~57 km away
- Raurkela Industrial Township216,410 people · ~59 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Simdega?
Simdega has a population of 42,944 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1306 biggest city in India.
What region is Simdega in?
Simdega is located in Jharkhand, India.
Is Simdega the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 989 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.